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'We can never forgive the NHS': Family of Luke Abrahams release emotional statement after coroner records narrative conclusion

The family of Luke Abrahams say they can “never forgive the NHS” following the tragic death of their son as the inquest into his death comes to and end – full statement released.

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Solicitors for Luke Abrahams’ family say accountability is now needed after inquest into 20-year-old’s tragic death outlined failings in treatment

The solicitors for Luke Abrahams’ family say accountability is now needed after the inquest into 20-year-old’s tragic death finished and outlined failings in treatment.

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Inquest into death of Northampton man Luke Abrahams finds no neglect but identifies gross failure in basic care – family left ‘disappointed and heartbroken’

The inquest into the death of Northampton man Luke Abrahams has found that there was no neglect in care but the coroner did identify a gross failure in basic care.

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Police appeal for witnesses after two offenders broke into Northampton home

Police are appealing for witnesses after two offenders broke into a Northampton home.

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Business soon to celebrate two years open at Northampton garden centre and still houses nearly 50 crafters

An innovative business is soon to celebrate two years open at a Northampton garden centre, and is proud to still house nearly 50 independent crafters and traders under one roof.

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Voi e-scooter rider among more drink drivers sentenced in court after festive crackdown across Northamptonshire

A Voi e-scooter rider is among more drink drivers who have been sentenced in court, following a festive crackdown across Northamptonshire.

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Northampton’s leading hair extensions salon founder says it ‘means the world’ to be shortlisted for national accolade

The founder of Northampton's leading hair extensions salon says it “means the world” to be shortlisted for a national accolade.

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20 of Northampton’s best-rated pubs to visit in 2026, according to Google Reviews

Northampton is not short of places for a good drink or a plate of traditional pub food.

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Northamptonshire coroner tells Essex police to take action over alleged drug distributor after woman's death

A coroner has taken a highly unusual measure of telling a police force to act after the death of a Northamptonshire woman.

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Mother of Northampton man Luke Abrahams pays tribute to ‘kind, happy, loving’ son and recalls final week and last time she saw him alive

The mother of Luke Abrahams has paid tribute to her ‘kind, happy, loving’ son and described the final week leading up to his tragic death.

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‘By the time he arrived it was too late’ – rare disease expert says '48-hour window of opportunity' missed in Northampton man Luke Abrahams’ death

A rare disease expert told the inquest into Luke Abrahams’ death that ‘there was a 48-hour window where earlier treatment could have helped – but by the time he finally arrived at Northampton General Hospital, it was already too late.’

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Ambulance boss admits Northampton man Luke Abrahams, aged 20, should have been taken to hospital days before death

An ambulance boss has admitted that Northampton man Luke Abrahams should have been taken to hospital days before his death but was wrongly treated for sciatica, an inquest has heard.

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Meet the founder whose home clearance venture ‘snowballed’ to opening a pre-loved furniture store

Meet the founder whose home clearance venture “snowballed” into something much bigger, with a pre-loved furniture store now open in Northampton.

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Founder of leading independent kitchen specialist built from the ground up after starting as apprentice at 16

The founder of a leading independent kitchen specialist in Northamptonshire has shared his impressive journey of building a successful venture from the ground up.

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Northamptonshire hotel among the winners in Hitched Wedding Awards 2026

The Stanwick Hotel has been recognised as one of the UK’s top wedding professionals in the Hitched Wedding Awards 2026.

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Look inside 'modernised' Grade II listed manor house in Northamptonshire set on four acres of land

A “modernised” Grade II listed manor house in Northamptonshire, set on four acres of land, has been added to the market.

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PICTURES: 10 abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire

Here are 10 abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire.

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Man threatens to stab women as he steals their car in Northampton Asda car park

A man threatened to stab two women if they did not get out their car as they left a Northampton Asda car park.

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Northampton gymnastics club youngster 'shocked' to be shortlisted for prestigious gong at national awards

A Northampton gymnastics club youngster has been shortlisted for a prestigious gong at the British Gymnastics Awards.

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Consultation to build 47,000 new homes across West Northamptonshire given go-ahead

A consultation on thousands of homes proposed across West Northants in the Draft Local Plan has been approved